Bachelor of Education
RMIT University
Program Overview
Utilising an always in-demand and globally-recognised teaching qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the lives of young people on a daily basis.Recently reaccredited teaching courses are designed to equip you with the most relevant and up-to-date course content. You get to decide what kind of teacher you would like to be, and choose from specialisations in general primary, early childhood, disability inclusion, physical education and sport. You'll also have the opportunity to swap streams should you change your mind about where you would like to specialise. Through your subject selection, you can explore English, mathematics, and STEM subjects. Combining hands-on experiences with theoretical learning, you'll build the skills you need to be an effective and influential teacher in a variety of settings. We offer you 80+ days of professional placement, giving you the opportunity to gain some real-world experience, and graduate classroom-ready.
Melbourne, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 29,760
IELTS: 7.5 TOEFL: 79
Modules:
- Learners, Learning and Development
- Beginning and Early Literacy (Foundation to Year 2)
- Professional Experience: Preparing for Teaching
- Teaching Physical Education
- Professional Experience: Becoming a Teacher
- Teaching the Arts
- Introducing School Mathematics and Numeracy
- Education and Society
- Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education
- Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education
Program entry into BP320 is based on academic merit and non-academic attributes that are considered important for a teaching career and consistent with university and government requirements.You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 70%.Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
To study this program you will need to complete the following English proficiency test:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT): minimum overall score of 102 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum overall score of 72 (with minimum communication band of 65 in Reading and Writing and 79 in Listening and Speaking)
The cost of studying at RMIT University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$ 29,760 annually, to study in RMIT University.
Aside from traditional educational settings, Bachelor of Education graduates have the skills, knowledge, and experience to work in private enterprise, government agencies and community service organisations.
Graduates work in the state, independent and Catholic education sectors.
Potential future employers include:
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria)
- Catholic Education Office
- independent schools
- early childhood centres
- cultural organisations
- professional associations
- community service organisations.